What are the Benefits of APS?
More cars fit in a compact area: APS's are beneficial because they help save space. This is especially true in the case of fully-automatic parking systems, where attendants do not have to park cars. This means that each vehicle can be parked closer to one another because no one will have to get out of their cars.
Limits construction costs and time: APS's limit the time, money, and resources that construction companies would typically spend when working to create a fully-functioning parking garage. With normal parking garages, construction crews have to take into account stairwells, pedestrian walkways, exit routes, elevators, and even the height of the ceilings to accommodate the types of people and vehicles which will make use of the garage service. With APS's, there might not be a need for stairwells, elevators, or large parking decks, as the only people coming and going from those areas are parking attendants.
Better security for cars and personal property: Because of its limited space and inaccessibility to car-owners and other pedestrians, APS's prevent vehicles from being damaged or personal items from being stolen out of them.
Promotes pedestrian safety: Automated parking systems can also be beneficial to pedestrian safety, as drivers and passengers do not have to maneuver through cramped parking garages with little space for pedestrians to walk. This could prevent car-pedestrian accidents from occurring.
Reduces harmful emissions: APS's could help reduce harmful car fume emissions. In parking garages, some people drive in circles trying to find a space, whereas, in automatic parking systems, the machinery directs cars to an empty spot if available, what's more, the vehicle is typically turned off throughout this process, limiting emissions even more.
More manageable for disabled individuals: Handicapped individuals (drivers or passengers) can exit their car on level ground and do not have to navigate steep inclines, declines, or stairwells. For this reason, APS's could be extremely beneficial to them.
